Kelsea Is “Athlete of the Month At Rockford High School!
We at the office of Kent Wildern DDS are so proud of our patient Kelsea Buchanan! She is on the Varsity Competitive Cheer Team at Rockford High School. Kelsea’s coach said Kelsea has a positive attitude and works hard, never giving up on her skills until she has them perfected. The Rockford Cheer Team finished Fifth at districts on Saturday.
Congratulations Kelsea on Being Athlete of the Month!
In 2009, an investigation by then-New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo uncovered conflicts of interest in one system that health insurers used to calculate reimbursement for patients who received care from providers outside their plan’s network. As a result of this investigation, FAIR Health – an independent, not-for-profit organization — was created to establish and maintain a new database that could be used to help insurers determine their reimbursement rates for out-of-network charges, and provide patients with a clear, unbiased explanation of the reimbursement process.
As part of the collective settlement the Attorney General’s office reached with the insurers, FAIR Health received millions of de-identified healthcare claims that many had used to help them determine their rates. This data continues to be analyzed and processed with the goal of increasing its completeness, accuracy, and neutrality, as it will form the basis of our licensed products. The data will also be the basis of educational products and tools for consumers made available on this website.
FH Consumer Cost Lookup is a free tool which will give you an honest estimate of how much healthcare providers charge for medical and dental services in your area. It will also tell you how much of that cost you can expect your insurer to cover if you have to go out-of-network for care. It is based on millions of claims we’ve collected nationwide.
In addition to the Lookup tool, they provided many other resources to help you make informed decisions about your care. For example, they offer a video that helps guide you through an explanation of benefits form and an educational series they have titled “FH Reimbursement 101” that breaks down health insurance’s complicated terms and rules. They also offer a useful glossary and guide to healthcare resources.
Go to fhconsumer.org for resources and information.
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We just had a new patient who was scheduled for Hip Replacement Surgery, however, due to infection of an abscessed tooth she needed to reschedule the surgery. Upon examination Dr Wildern diagnosed periodontal disease. The patient had her teeth scaled and the infected tooth extracted. This will help prevent any post respiratory surgical infections.
Dr Wildern has been concerned with post op infections in patients for some time. In fact we did a post on our website in July of 2010 advising patients to have a dental screening prior to any surgery to eliminate perio disease or abscessed teeth.
Dr Wildern believes it is very important for patients having surgery especially heart surgery or joint replacement surgery to use perio gard one week prior and one week after the surgery. This will help avoid post respiratory surgical infections.
If you have any friends or relatives that are scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery or heart surgery please pass this information along to them. Having a dental check up pre-surgery could save them from any post surgery infections.
Here is more information on periodontal disease. You can contact us anytime through our online form or call us at (616) 364-8716.
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Medicare age people that have Priority Health Insurance now have Delta Dental coverage for one periodic exam and one prophy (cleaning) per year paid at 100%. They also cover one set of bitewings x-rays per year paid at 50%.
What great news for those who fall into this category. Please pass the word around to anyone you may know that carries this insurance.
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Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and starches more often than ever before. Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Grazing habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value, and frequently sipping on sugary drinks (such as, pop, energy drinks, and juice) all have a tendency to contribute towards tooth decay.
Sugar on teeth supplies food for bacteria, which produces acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth. Almost all foods have some type of sugar that cannot and should not be eliminated from our diets. Many of them contain important nutrients and add enjoyment to eating. But there is extra risk for tooth decay if your diet is high in sugars and starches. Starches can be found in everything from bread to pretzels to salad dressing, so read labels and plan carefully for a balanced, nutritious diet.
You can contact us anytime through our online form or call us at (616) 364-8716.
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Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.
Signs and symptoms for possible root canal therapy are:
A Root Canal is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. After the root canal is completed it usually needs a dental crown to return the tooth to its original shape.
More information on Root Canal Therapy
We recommend discussing with your dentist what might be the best option for restoring your teeth. You can contact us through our online form or call us at (616) 364-8716.
What a good resolution. Don’t forget to include your dental health. If you don’t floss, start there. Flossing is a great habit to begin! Add brushing after lunch, this is a time that most people forget. If we can help you with any supplies please let us know. We’d love to assist you and help you to achieve your dental health goals.
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There are two types of filling materials to choose from when needing to have a tooth repaired.
The traditional silver (amalgam) filling or a tooth colored (composite resin) filling. There are advantages and disadvantages to both materials.
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, and also for cosmetic reasons.
An amalgam (silver) filling is the traditional filling used for years. Some people do not like them due to the silver content, mercury content and the silver color. These fillings have been used for years and the American Dental Association finds them safe and considers them a good procedure. In general they are less expensive and last longer than tooth colored fillings.
Read more on the different types of tooth fillings.
We recommend discussing with your dentist what might be the best option for restoring your teeth. You can contact us through our online form or call us at (616) 364-8716.
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Our staff would like to wish all of our patients a very Merry Christmas!
May your holidays be filled with much joy!
Wildern Dental now has free Wi Fi available for our patients to use.